Another Planet

How often does Poul Anderson inform or remind us that each planet is an entire world? There must be a relevant quote somewhere on the blog. The other side of this coin is to point out that places on Earth differ so much that they are like different planets. References to other planets or to other parts of the universe can add a slightly sfnal dimension to contemporary fiction, e.g., in Anderson's own Trygve Yamamura novels. See here.

"High banks of snow presented a picturesque contrast to Stockholm. [Hedestad] seemed almost like another planet, yet he was only a little more than three hours from Sergels Torg in downtown Stockholm."
-Stieg Larsson, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (London, 2008), Chapter 4, pp. 68-69.